Official / Local Name설성면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Icheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.1393°N, 127.5252°E · 90 m
Overview
Situated in Icheon-si, Gyeonggi Province at 90 m elevation, Seolseong-myeon (설성면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 설성면 (Seolseong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Icheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 90 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Moson Station (16.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Wongyeongsa (원경사) (2.3 km) · Sinheungsa (신흥사) (2.9 km) · Sangseungsa (상승사) (4.1 km) · Yeonhwajeongsa (연화정사) (4.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Ginppuri (긴뿔이) (0.3 km), Jangcheon-ri (장천리) (0.5 km), Waegeori (왜거리) (0.9 km), Geumseonggol (금성골) (0.9 km), Chansaemgol (찬샘골) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Janghowon-eup (장호원읍) (6.3 km) · Moga-myeon (모가면) (6.9 km) · Iljuk-myeon (일죽면) (7.0 km) · Daewol-myeon (대월면) (8.1 km) · Yul-myeon (율면) (8.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Moson Station (16.4 km). Directly integrated with Seoul Metropolitan Subway, GTX high-speed commuter rail, and KTX via Suwon & Gwangmyeong. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "설성면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Wongyeongsa (원경사) (2.3 km) — Seolseong-myeon (설성면)
- Sinheungsa (신흥사) (2.9 km) — Seolseong-myeon (설성면)
- Sangseungsa (상승사) (4.1 km) — Seolseong-myeon (설성면)
- Yeonhwajeongsa (연화정사) (4.1 km) — Seolseong-myeon (설성면)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Hearty regional 국밥 (Gukbap rice soup) and handmade 칼국수 (Kalguksu knife-cut noodles) simmered with anchovy, radish, and seasonal greens from Gyeonggi Province.
- Charcoal-grilled local pork belly (Samgyeopsal), marinated short ribs (Galbi), and savory 해물파전 (scallion and seafood pancakes) served at family-run 식당 (Sikdang, ₩9,000–₩16,000).
- Earthenware-aged 된장 (Doenjang soybean paste) and 고추장 (Gochujang), sun-dried regional produce, traditional 한과 (Hangwa rice sweets), and local brewery 생막걸리 (unpasteurized draft Makgeolli).
- Locals gather for weekday 백반 (Baekban home-style lunch sets, ₩9,000–₩12,000) where every table receives 6–10 complimentary refillable banchan side dishes, and browse the traditional 5-day market (오일장) for seasonal harvest specialties. Across Seolseong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Icheon-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Gyeonggi Province → · 3,651 All Cities →